Latest Alternative Investments News

Pinnacle Investment Management is boosting its stake in Metrics Credit Holdings back to 35%, investing around A$100.5 million. Simultaneously, Korea’s National Pension Service, via Townsend, is increasing its holding to nearly 10%, pending regulatory approval.

Regal Partners Limited’s funds under management fell 3% to $20.2 billion in the March quarter, pressured by investment losses amid geopolitical turmoil, even as net inflows remained positive for the tenth consecutive quarter.

Navigator Global Investments (ASX: NGI) reported a 9% jump in ownership-adjusted assets under management to USD31.6 billion for Q3 FY26, driven by strong inflows, strategic acquisitions, and solid hedge fund performance amid market volatility.

AMP Limited has announced a $150 million on-market share buyback set to begin after its first-quarter cashflow release in April 2026, signalling a strategic focus on shareholder returns and organic growth.

WAM Alternative Assets Limited reported a robust half-year result with net profit surging 40% and declared a 3.0 cents per share interim dividend. The company expanded its private debt exposure and introduced a new treasury solution, underpinning its diversified alternative assets strategy.

Regal Partners Limited reported a near doubling of net profit after tax to $130.5 million for 2025, alongside a 16% rise in funds under management to $20.9 billion. The company declared a fully franked 15 cent dividend and announced a $75 million on-market share buy-back program.

Challenger reports a solid first half of FY26 with rising profits, strong annuity sales, and strategic partnerships, underpinning a confident outlook and a $150 million share buy-back plan.

Challenger Limited reported a solid first half of FY26 with a 2% rise in normalised net profit after tax and record annuity sales. The company also announced a $150 million on-market share buy-back, reflecting confidence in its strong capital position.

Qualitas Limited has delivered a standout first half of FY26, posting a 30% rise in normalised net profit before tax and record investment deployment, reinforcing its position in Australia’s alternative investment sector.

Assetora Limited is set to be delisted from the ASX after a two-year suspension, with the company exploring a fresh listing on the National Stock Exchange of Australia to better suit its evolving business model.

Regal Partners has launched a $75 million on-market share buy-back program, signalling strong confidence in its financial health and growth prospects. The buy-back aims to enhance shareholder value while preserving capital for strategic opportunities.

Ariana Resources has extinguished its outstanding US$782,575 loan with RiverFort by issuing over 40 million shares, leaving the company debt-free and well-capitalised with A$11 million in cash.